Butterflies and bed bugs

Why are some English names of insects, such as bed bug, spelled as two words and some, butterfly for instance, as one? The answer is hidden in the article posted by World Wide Words, check it out! http://www.worldwidewords.org/topicalwords/tw-bug1.htm

We all make mistakes

What are the most frequent mistakes English learners make in their business communication? This article is useful for all those who learn English and use it to communicate with their business partners, check it out: http://www.englishtown.com/community/Channels/Article.aspx?articlename=117-5mis&etag=E15637

Google Translate - a joke or a competition?

Everyone who ever tried to use Google Translate knows it has its flaws and a professional will seldom use it as a translation tool. Can it ever become a competition for interpreters? Explore the topic at: http://www.macnewsworld.com/story/Google-Translates-No-Babel-Fish-but-Its-Cheaper-Than-a-Personal-Interpreter-74134.html

Hearing with your skin

Scientists prove that the tactile information we perceive plays a significant role in hearing and understanding of language. How? Read the article at http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/50684/Tactile_input_affects_what_we_hear_UBC_study.html

A movie of interest - The Linguists

A documentary about a search for the last traces of dying languages. Check out the trailer here:
http://www.thelinguists.com/